familyPolygonaceae
subfamilyPolygonaceae subfam. Polygonoideae
genusMuehlenbeckia
speciesMuehlenbeckia hastulata
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Muehlenbeckia hastulata
Contr. Gray Herb. 81: 88. 1928.
Common names: Wirevine
Basionym: Rumex hastulatus Smith in A. Rees, Cycl. 30: Rumex no. 29. 1815
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Discussion
Varieties 3 (1 in the flora).
J. Brandbyge (1992) recognized two other varieties of Muehlenbeckia hastulata distinguished by leaf shape, inflorescence size, and achene morphology. Variety rotundata (Philippi) Brandbyge is endemic in Argentina and Chile; var. fascicularis (Meisner) Brandbyge is endemic in Chile.
Selected References
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